Drake's POV It had been hectic getting back to my normal business and work after the party.I couldn't get my mind off the last warning Charlotte visited my office to give me. I couldn't stop thinking about how her anger melted away when I talked to her about leaning on me.She had fallen for me but she was holding back. I couldn't get to her as much as I wanted to because Mia was on my case since then.Ever since she told me to stay away from Charlotte and her kid or risk going through what I went through the other time with my company, I tried not to act suspicious just until I figured out what she had done to my system that gave her the guts to say things like that.I searched for experts in cyber security to find out what was going on. I even tried to find the man she brought to do the repair the last time but it was hard as I hadn't seen him before and he didn't even speak to me while he was carrying out the repair the last time.No name, or means of identity either so it was ha
Charlotte's POV Sabrina and Ivy talked a lot, like family members who were taken away from each other at a young age. They gisted into the night and I was a little jealous that Ivy always stole my friends from me.She had this charm that made them love her. I loved it but I hated that she stole all the lime light and made me feel outdated.Whatever it was, it wasn't serious. I was really happy that she bonded so well with Sabrina.The next day was a Saturday. While they were on the couch in the living room, Ivy was asking Sabrina lots of questions; Sabrina had all the answers to Ivy's unlimited questions.Sawyer walked up behind me and whispered in my ear.“Don't you think it's time we let these two get familiar?” I turned my head and flashed him a smile.“Yeah, I think we should do that.” I turned to Sabrina and Ivy and told them that we would be away for the weekend before going to my room to pack a few things I would need for the weekend getaway.Luckily, Ivy was cool with it so S
Charlotte's POV “What did he do?” Sabrina asked, leaning closer to get the tea.“After the party and the whole buzz, I was about to pay my planner who was responsible for the fabulous party when she told me not to pay her that she already got her pay.”“I was surprised and I asked her who paid her. She said Drake did and he even tipped her big to tip her staff. She sounded really happy and fulfilled.” I shook my head.“Ow..kay…” Sabrina didn't seem to understand my point speaking from her response.“What do you mean by that?” I asked but didn't wait for her to reply to me.“I am saying that Drake paid for my daughter's birthday party. He paid the balance fee and even tipped the planner!” I emphasized and she still didn't seem to get it.“Umm, I think you are the one who is confusing the both of us. What is wrong with that? He paid for the party, less spending for you. More for him. What is the problem there?” She asked with her expression showing exactly what she said.“I don't want
Charlotte's POV Just like every one of my encounters and conversations with Drake, they always left me thinking about him on end.I would often get distracted and think about the conversations we had, how hot he was, how calm his voice was and I would imagine him moaning in bed with that same voice. It was crazy and addictive and I hated it.I hated it even more because he was back with his ex that he swore to me he no longer had feelings for. She now paraded herself around him like a process to be worn and it makes me angry every single time I see them together.Not angry at him, no, angry at myself for almost falling for his trap twice! I would have been a thing to mock and laugh at if I gave myself to him a second time before she showed up again.I felt like I was a game they bet on. By they, I meant Drake and Mia. They probably made a bet and Mia sent him to act all changed to taunt me to see if I would accept him again even after everything I had been through as a result of trus
Charlotte's POV Ivy's birthday was over and I could finally return to my daily life and work.However, there was something else that was happening. Sabrina was going to be with us soon. She had been updating me after the long call I made with her that night, we had kept in touch and she updated me on her movement.She was going to be with me and ivy anytime soon. I had missed her out of my mind. She was the only friend I had back then and she saw that I was being mistreated by Drake and his people back then.I didn't listen to her when she told me to leave him but it didn't make her leave me or neglect me. And now after years apart, we were finally going to be together again.Ivy didn't know her, she wasn't used to her face but with the time she would spend, I’m certain Ivy would get acquainted with her.I was supposed to balance the event planner after everything was settled but she told me that the bill was already taken care of.I was surprised. “By who?” I asked and she was hesit
Drake's POV After Charlotte left the party, Sawyer walked over and settled on two seats from me.He spread his hands across the headboard of the chairs beside him and shot me condescending glances. It was obvious that he wanted attention but I didn't give him what he wanted. I ignored him and acted like I didn't know he was there.And it got to him, he was restless. After sitting by himself, being ignored by Ivy and I, he shot to his feet and walked up to us.He cleared his throat loudly to get our attention and our attention he got. Ivy and I casted him a glance, Mia who was seated by my side also looked at him with curiosity.“What are you guys doing here?” He asked as if he needed us to spell it out to him that we were relaxing.“The guests are having fun outside. Don't you want to do something fun?” He asked again, this time around, directing the question to Ivy.She looked up at me with an uncertain look but I nodded at her in assurance.“That sounds like fun.” I muttered, my fa